August weather forecast
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

As August rolls in, Dhahran experiences some relief from the intense heat of the preceding months. Although the temperature remains high, it is relatively less severe than in the peak summer months. The weather changes are subtle but significant, offering a slight decrease in both day and night temperatures. August ushers in a relatively lower percentage of humidity, making the outdoors slightly more bearable. The transition into September continues this trend of subtly decreasing temperature and negligible rainfall.

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees an average high-temperature of a still scorching 42.4°C (108.3°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Despite a stark disparity with daily highs, Dhahran records an average nighttime temperature of 28.7°C (83.7°F) in August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 58°C (136.4°F). Warning: These weather conditions are recognized as incredibly risky, with heatstroke near.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 44%.

Rainfall

June through September are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:00 +03.